Due to bad weather
conditions early this year we had to postpone it a few times, but yesterday we finally managed to visit the studio of Peter Krebs with a small group. It was a long ride to Herborn, but I don't
think anyone regretted this trip. It was a really wonderful experience. Peter Krebs is not just a potter, because this guy lives and breathes his passion for bonsai pots. And it shows clearly as
he brings us his story...

He has now been in the
making of bonsai pots for about thirty years, the first five years he did it purely as a hobby. But after a lot of trying, and all learning from his own experience, he has developed into one of
the most competent and most appreciated European potters. He is inspired by the art of Chinese pottery, and much of his work is also influenced by the Chinese. He does not have bonsai for himself
anymore, for all his time is going to comprehending the art of ceramics and making wonderful pots.

His studio is not that big,
but when you step inside, it is like a little boy walking into an amusement park. If you want to inspect all pots decently, you probably will loose a whole day. You can find so many pots over
there which I would call absolute masterpieces. In any case I have never seen so many beautiful pots in such a small space. You just put down one fine pot, and your eyes are soon attracted by yet
another beautiful pot. Have a look for yourself...

While we were treated with
coffee and cake, Peter briefly told us some of his philosophy with photographs and drawings. He gave us miscellaneous tips and tricks for the enthusiast in choosing a suitable pot. Unfortunately
our time was limited, so unfortunately we could not philosophize about the art of bonsai pots long enough. But it was a wonderful experience which I will not quickly forget. My respect for this
man and his magnificent beautiful pots...

More pictures of our visit
on my web-album

Now I know this is not the Oscar gala ceremony, but according to me this man should definitely receive a lifetime achievement award!

Well done Peter, and keep up the good work! Many thanks for showing us a glimpse of your world...

I'm not really a bonsai pot
enthusiast. But what I saw there … I really enjoyed it very much. Of course I took a pot back home (for my Japanese red pine – akamatsu). Thank you, Hans and Peter, I will surely be coming back
for more.

from Marinko Beg

We only had little time to
spend, but it was brilliant, especially for my eyes. I begin more and more to learn to appreciate beautiful pots. I have surely never seen so many beautiful pots in such a small space. Mario was
more impressed than all of us, for him the 45 minutes in the restaurant were too long and a waste of time. Many thanks to Peter for his hospitality.

from Ron van
Ravenhorst

What a lovely sight, boy,
what gorgeous pots. And the visitors looked like little boys in a candy shop.

I have a bonsai pot made by
this master and I can certify that his pots are not only beautiful but very good quality as well. If you listen to his explanations you can only hope that he will write them down in a book one
day. I could hardly get enough of his advice and thoughts concerning the choice of bonsai pots.

Bildmomente: AK Hamburg

Bildmomente des Bonsai AK Hamburg im Januar 2009

Moments in my studio, seen
by members of the local bonsai club of Hamburg in January 2009

… I had expected that
experiencing and, in the truest sense of the word, feeling and grasping your wonderful pots would be a deeply felt experience for me. Nevertheless I was surprised by the intensity and even today
I can hardly find the right words…